338 Lapua Magnum- first time loading

[dkhunt14]

I had v-good results with us869 but i was shooting 160ttsx barnes hunting bullet's out of a factory savage, 3/4" groups all day every day.

It didn't shoot bad but when it got down to 0 degrees or below 20 it just burned eratic.Also with a 36 inch barrel, I hit a point where it didn't pick up more velocity. Mine is an Improved version but that is around 4 grains more capacity. Matt

 

[Rdlningcltchdmpr]

It didn't shoot bad but when it got down to 0 degrees or below 20 it just burned eratic.Also with a 36 inch barrel, I hit a point where it didn't pick up more velocity. Mine is an Improved version but that is around 4 grains more capacity. Matt

I like us869 for ability to fill the case. My load was around the 108-110 grain , with great consistency. The 160ttsx is great for hunting and i tried the R17 load also . around 95 grains and it makes around 3900 fps and 1" groups. Factory savage.

 

[Jarhead6870]

You might also try the Hornady 285 ELD-Ms; they’re a combination of weight and speed. I’m getting 2860 fps with H1000 and very good accuracy from a 26” barrel.

 

[Konocti's Wigwam]

I don't shoot 338 Lapua Magnum, but just wanted to point out to the OP (and/or others here) that I did see brass on MidSouth.

338 Lapua Brass | 338 Lapua Rifle Reloading Brass

At Midsouth Shooters, we know the best reloading starts with the right rifle brass. Check out our current selection of 338 Lapua rifle reloading brass below!

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338 Lapua Brass | 338 Lapua Rifle Reloading Brass

At Midsouth Shooters, we know the best reloading starts with the right rifle brass. Check out our current selection of 338 Lapua rifle reloading brass below!

www.midsouthshooterssupply.com

 

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